Imphal, March 7 -- The deadline to lay down arms in Manipur as given by Governor of Manipur AK Bhalla came to an end on Thursday following which combing operations were conducted in various parts of the state.
Police said on Friday that a total of 196 different types of weapons including tear gas guns, various ammunitions and other miscellaneous items were voluntarily surrendered by the public in Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Jiribam and Pherzawl Districts during the last 24 hours.
Joint security forces conducted combing and search operations at Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur, Jiribam and Tamenglong districts resulting in recovery of 36 arms, 129 amm...